Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Reims in September
Reims cools off: highs slip to 69°F (21°C), from 75°F in August, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 21 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What September feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 50°F (10°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (47 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Reims's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – July and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 77/100.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in August to 89/100.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reims in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Avenue de Champagne
Épernay street of champagne houses including Moët & Chandon, lit up for the Habits de Lumière festival each December.
Why now September scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.
Taittinger
Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.
Reims Cathedral
Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned for centuries, with the Smiling Angel and Chagall windows.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in September
- Paris in September~81 mi · highs 71°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in September~111 mi · highs 68°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in September~125 mi · highs 67°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bruges in September~139 mi · highs 67°F, 2.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Reims?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain.
How hot is Reims in September?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in September?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reims in September?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.